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ophthalmologist

noun

Definition of ophthalmologistnext
as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye

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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist Others, such as Oliver Schein, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, point out the strong financial incentive to use the laser, as the equipment can cost a practice up to $500,000. — Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Miller-Meeks, an ophthalmologist by training who first won office in 2019, secured her reelection in 2024 by fewer than 800 votes. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026 The Kentucky senator is an ophthalmologist who’s conversant, if not fluent, in the language of scientific and medical research. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Inaba's diagnosis came in 2013 after an ophthalmologist referred her to a rheumatologist. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ophthalmologist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
  1. optometrist
  2. doctor
  3. physician
  4. neurologist
  5. pediatrician
  6. gynecologist
  7. dermatologist
  8. internist
Noun
  • An ophthalmologist or optometrist may perform specialized eye testing, while a dentist, oral medicine specialist, or other healthcare professionals may help evaluate mouth and salivary gland problems.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
  • On a recent Thursday afternoon, an optometrist named Marina Su was peering into the eyes of Martha Infante, a forty-one-year-old mother and kitchen designer.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of optometrist
Noun
  • Feeling anxious about doctors, hospitals, or seeking healthcare is something that, unfortunately, many people experience to some degree.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Now my guy is stuck in an insane asylum with a doctor who seems downright giddy to try out some electroshock therapy.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • The painting is dedicated to Leo Eloesser, a San Francisco Bay Area physician who helped Kahlo with her chronic pain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In 2008, a jury found in favor of the two physicians remaining in the case.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • His neurologist decided the best way to put an end to this would be to cut out the defective part of his brain.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • They were sent to a neurologist, and after Moore had more minor seizures, he was diagnosed with epilepsy.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of neurologist
Noun
  • One national study found that 36% of pediatricians had considered stopping or already had stopped stocking vaccines.
    — Jennifer Reich, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Gavigan said pediatricians in the area have also been answering questions from parents about whether their child should get an early third dose.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • Her gynecologist initially diagnosed her with dermatitis and recommended a cortisone cream.
    — Erica Sweeney, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ossoff is married to Alisha Kramer, an obstetrician-gynecologist and assistant professor at the Emory University School of Medicine.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of gynecologist
Noun
  • But dermatologist Uchenne Okereke told Allure that when the follicles are still intact and only the ends look sparse, that’s a sign of breakage rather than true loss.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Kylie Jenner is taking her fans inside her latest cosmetic procedure with rare selfies straight from the dermatologist’s office.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dermatologist
Noun
  • Jeffrey Millstein is an internist and regional medical director for primary and specialty care at Penn Medicine.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Definition of internist

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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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